Name: Classic Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup milk – microwaved about 45 seconds until hot chocolate temperature; ½ cup softened unsalted butter – or shortening; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 packages active dry yeast – about 5 tsp or 1 tbsp + 2 tsp; ½ cup lukewarm water – 110-115°f; 4¼ to 4¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp melted salted butter – for brushing tops

Ingredients

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¾ cup milk – microwaved about 45 seconds until hot chocolate temperature
½ cup softened unsalted butter – or shortening
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 packages active dry yeast – about 5 tsp or 1 tbsp + 2 tsp
½ cup lukewarm water – 110-115°f
4¼ to 4¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tbsp melted salted butter – for brushing tops

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Instructions

Combine yeast with lukewarm water in a small bowl and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
In a large bowl, mix hot milk, softened butter, sugar, and salt until well combined. Let cool to warm.
Add 1½ cups flour to the milk mixture and mix well until smooth.
Incorporate eggs and the yeast mixture, mixing until fully combined.
Gradually stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the bowl.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (1 to 1½ hours).
Punch down dough and divide into about 15 rolls.
Create smooth rolls by pinching edges underneath and rolling gently.
Place rolls seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, brush with melted butter, cover and let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes).
Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter right after baking.

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Notes

For best results, ensure your milk is hot but not boiling when mixing with other ingredients.
The dough can be made ahead and frozen after shaping for fresh rolls later.
Use a food scale for precise measurements for each roll.

Author: Thomas
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 160 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 160
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg